Thursday, April 26, 2018

Purrfect Voyage by Ruth J. Hartman is a fun, escapist read. While Hartman is known for her historical romances, this is a contemporary one, but it still features a cat, and this time as the catalyst for the whole story.

Children's author Kitty Carter's cat Arthur has gotten away from her again. While chasing him, she finds herself onboard a yacht where she slips and falls, knocking herself unconscious. When she comes to, she finds she is on a two-week voyage with another Arthur - this one a ruggedly handsome man. However, Arthur (the cat) is nowhere near done with his mischief.

The voyage part of this was exciting and super sweet. Once they got off the boat, though, it dragged and the resolution left too much open. But if you love cats and romances, Ruth J. Hartman is definitely the author for you!

Thoughts: Before reading this I could care less one way or another about Tyra Banks, but this book was so much fun and had such a positive message, that I definitely like her now. And her mom is great!

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Title: I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-UpsAuthor: Chris HarrisPublisher: Little, BrownISBN:9780316266574

Why Read?: For Fun

Thoughts: Most of these poems are pretty funny and can, indeed, be enjoyed by all ages. My top favorites were "Alphabet Book (by the Laziest Artist in the World)" and "Out on the Farm on a Saturday Night".

Title: One Day at HorrorlandAuthor: R. L. SteinPublisher: ScholasticISBN:9781467608688

Why Read?: For Fun

Thoughts: The first three-quarters were enjoyable yet dated, but the last quarter was not needed; it felt like Stine had finished and then was told "add more" and then "add more" again and again and again.

Title: The Sonic Life of a Giant TortoiseAuthor: Toshiki OkadaPublisher:Samuel FrenchISBN: 978-0-573-70423-9

Why Read?: For Fun

Thoughts: I really have no clue what I read. I know there were different characters, but it seemed like one giant monologue. Either something majorly got lost in translation or I do not understand contemporary Japanese theatre.

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